Phishing Attack

A phishing attack is a type of cyber attack in which an attacker tries to trick a victim into divulging sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial data, by impersonating a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Phishing attacks usually take the form of emails, instant messages, or social media messages, and are designed to look like they come from a legitimate source, such as a bank, an e-commerce website, or a social media platform.

The attacker will often use psychological manipulation or social engineering tactics to create a sense of urgency or fear in the victim, in order to convince them to click on a link or download an attachment that will lead to a fake login page or other malicious content. Once the victim enters their sensitive information, the attacker can then use it for various fraudulent activities, such as identity theft or financial fraud.

To protect yourself from phishing attacks, it's important to be cautious when opening emails or messages from unknown or suspicious sources, and to always verify the sender's identity and the authenticity of any links or attachments before clicking on them. Additionally, you should never share sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, in response to unsolicited messages or emails.